by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in anthropology at Harvard University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Harvard University as a strong choice for anthropology, placing at #8 out of 271 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Schools | 8 of 271 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 9 |
| Best Anthropology Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 21 |
Here is each degree level offered in anthropology at Harvard University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Harvard University conferred 21 master’s degrees in anthropology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $77,100 | $77,100 |
| Fees | $1,592 | $1,592 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of anthropology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of anthropology master’s degree graduates at Harvard University were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a master’s in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Harvard University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in anthropology.
Harvard University is among the very best schools in the country for anthropology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Anthropology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of anthropology doctoral degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of anthropology doctoral degree graduates at Harvard University are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harvard University with a doctoral in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harvard University conferred 2 doctoral completions in physical and biological anthropology in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Harvard University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Anthropology | 18 |